Plains

The Pro Tour Collector Set was released by Wizards of the Coast in 1997 to commemorate the inaugural professional Magic: The Gathering season. These sets were designed as educational and historical snapshots, providing players with fixed, non-randomized versions of decks that had achieved competitive success in tournament play. Unlike standard booster packs, these cards feature gold-bordered backs and signatures on the front, distinguishing them as commemorative items ineligible for official tournament use.

This specific Plains card features artwork by Jesper Myrfors, the game’s first art director who played a foundational role in defining the visual language of early Magic. Myrfors brought a distinct, painterly sensibility to the game’s landscapes, and his inclusion in this set serves as a nod to the origins of the card game. By selecting his iconic land illustration, the designers aimed to preserve a sense of continuity between the professional gaming era and the aesthetics that established the game's identity during its debut years.